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Head of Analytics & Data Science

Harnham
Manchester
6 months ago
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£110,000-£120,000


THE COMPANY


A multimedia conglomerate is seeking a Head of Analytics & Data Science to lead their newly formed function!


THE ROLE


As the Head of Analytics & Data Science, you’ll manage a large matrix team across customer, marketing & product analytics as well as data science. You will lead and run a centralised analytics function in the UK which will be replicated around Europe; you will work closely with local teams / support hubs on cross-functional analytics projects. Your primary remit is to enable the business to better understand their audiences and opportunities to monetise these. You will have considerable experience working within both the media and marketing analytics & data science space and be comfortable managing people as well as stakeholders


YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE


  • Strong leadership experience in the analytics / data science space
  • Experience in media preferrable but NOT essential!


THE BENEFITS


  • £110,000-£120,000


HOW TO APPLY


Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

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